What kind of tea does old white tea belong to?

Old white tea is a special kind of tea, belonging to a kind of white tea. White tea is one of the six famous traditional teas in China, which is characterized by simple production process, taking tender buds and leaves as raw materials and slightly oxidizing and drying. Old white tea refers to white tea that has been stored for a long time. After time precipitation and aging, its taste and aroma are more intense.

Old white tea is characterized by loose shape, dark color, yellow-brown leaves and sometimes reddish-brown. Its soup color is reddish brown or deep yellow, and its taste is rich and round, with certain aged fragrance and unique aged taste. Old white tea is mild and suitable for long-term preservation and drinking.

The origin of old white tea

Old white tea is mainly produced in Fujian Province, especially in Fuding and Jianning areas. Fuding is the hometown of white tea and one of the most famous producing areas of old white tea. The climatic conditions and soil environment in Fuding are very suitable for the growth and production of white tea. Fuding white tea is famous for its excellent quality and unique fragrance. After aging, it evolved into old white tea.

Jianning area is also one of the famous white tea producing areas in Fujian Province. Jianning white tea is deeply loved by tea lovers for its unique flavor and taste. Jianning white tea can also develop into old white tea after aging for a long time. Except Fujian province, other regions also produce old white tea, but the scale is relatively small.